Some of you may be aware of my behemoth of a novel, TELL ME SOMETHING TRUE.

At over 275,000 words, it is a little heavy on the hands, not to say the pocket, as CreateSpace & Amazon retail it at around £15/$19.

Now, despite it being a long tale, I believe it is an interesting one, and well worth the time and effort required. But, of course, I probably would say this, right? 😉

So, I have come up with an idea…

I will remove the current full edition that is available on Kindle or as a Paperback, and re-publish the novel in four parts.

The book is already split into four cliff-hanger-y sections, based around the four seasons in a year (yes, Summer, Autumn, Winter & Spring), and it is my idea to re-publish one in each quarter of the coming year on the first day of each of those seasons (June 1st, September 1st, December 1st, March 1st), thus building into a 4-book series spread over a year.

While a 720 page book can feel a little scary to pick up, four 180 page books should feel quite tasty by comparison.

Also, it gives me a chance to re-edit as I go.

Oh, and I intend to make the first part available as a FREE eBook, throughout the year. And the subsequent three parts should all retail for less than £5 or $7. Well, that is the hope; and having had a quick run through the numbers, I believe this is doable.

I blow hot and cold regarding traditionally published books, and am currently on a cold streak, feeling detached and disinterested in most. I will pick one up, raise an eyebrow at the cover, read the blurb, and think something along the lines of, “Yeah, I guess it could be interesting, but kinda reminds me of something else I read…” And then I put it down again.

However, this is probably just as well, as I have my brain filled with more-compelling indie books, some yet to be final-edited or released, but they still engage me more than the trads. Funny. A year ago, I had only read a handful of indie books, yet they now draw me in and compel me forward more easily and more often than the trads. Interesting.

But, yes, a GOOD day re the novel, as I managed to find 8343 words, or around 25-30 pages, meaning I’m just two (or possibly three) chapters and 8000-12000 words away from completing the first draft, which I hope to have done by close of business Sunday. Or Monday, at the VERY latest. A bonza day, though, and a few good scenes and key moments, I think/hope. Time will tell.

Okay, think I’m gonna hang up my keyboard for the night. Here’s hoping you all found joy in your day. 🙂

Oh, and don’t forget to keep track of the 3words Wonky Twitter tale at #3wwmtt 🙂